how long should i ride these untill i get new shocks? I'm thinking of picking up a set of coilovers soon...i only have 5k on these. How much more life?

 

They aren't much stiffer then oem as to either allow the shocks to hammer on the bumpstops 24/7 or to cause issues with wear. I'd worry about other issues vs shock lifespan. Hearing your thinking about coilovers, I'd just make sure you get good coilovers so you don't give yourself simular or other issues.

 

15+K on mine..ride is stiff as hell..time for coilovers..

 

Only way they could become stiff as hell is by the spring rate spiking because the spring has compressed and the bumpstops have taken over. Given the mild spring rate and the drop amount not surprised.

 

If i got new bumpstops would my ride be smoother?

 

That's possible, the oem bumpstops are very unforgiving. If your willing to give up the oem dust shields which are built around the oem bumpstops you can purchase Koni progressive soft bumpstops. You'll get more compliance and more suspension travel since the Koni stops total height is shorter then the oem parts (by about 1/2", more if you trim them)

Here's Koni's part number
Kon15.34.20.000.0

Here's a link to where you can buy them.
http://www.truechoicekoniracingservi...act/index.html

 

Have you had these or konw anyone that has had these?

 

A little off-topic but i'm planning on rotating my tires soon...would i need another alignment?

 

You shouldn't.

 

^Cool. Thanks.

 

BUMP! Guys should i replace my bump-stops? Will that imporve anything? I think the install itself will cost me $150....should i just get new shocks?

 

Bump!

 

bump for what? you got a good answer a few posts up...

 

I have them on the car now and anyone that has the Truechoice coilover system also has them since they come with them when shipped. I used them when I was running my Koni coilover conversion and when I was testing Tokico D-spec springs with Koni shocks. .